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The Leeds Waits at Oakwell Hall: Feisty Females
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About the event
Step back in time well before the era of women’s lib and bra-burning, as The Leeds Waits celebrate the bold, brilliant, and downright extraordinary women of history. Through lively storytelling, words, and ballads, you'll meet figures like Mother Shipton and Jenny the Boggle—women who beat the odds, fought back, and even found fame.
Expect:
A fun, painless (mostly accurate!) history lesson
No scandal left unturned
Authentic period music woven into every tale
Plenty of audience participation
Duration: approx. 1 hour
Wednesday 18th March
11am
The Leeds Waits are a re-creation of the official musicians of the Borough of Leeds, offering unique concerts that shine a light on the lesser-known corners of English and Yorkshire history. Come along, be entertained, and discover the stories they didn’t teach you at school!
Please click on the link under Further Information for more details and online booking.
Organiser
Oakwell Hall and Oakwell Hall Country Park
Contacts
Oakwell Hall
Nutter Lane,
Birstall,
Batley,
WF17 9LG
oakwell.hall@kirklees.gov.uk
01924 324761
Dates and venues
Wednesday 18 March 2026 - 11:00am,
Oakwell Hall, Nutter Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9LG
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